The Purpose of Revelation

"that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him" (‭Ephesians‬ ‭1‬:‭17‬ NKJV)

Revelation can be a wonderful thing. It uncovers mysteries and allows us glimpses into the heavenly realms. It can also be the hidden source of pride and self exaltation. No one had a better vision of heaven and God's Kingdom than Lucifer. With his revelation pride came calling. It turned him out of heaven and led to destruction. Revelation must be accompanied by the spirit of wisdom. Godly wisdom carries with it humility. Wisdom and humility must be sisters walking in mutual submission. Then the major goal of revelation will always bring us to the knowledge of Him. If our revelation does not disclose Jesus clearer in the middle of our storm then there is a problem with our revelation. Knowledge alone causes pride that leads to destruction. When the light of revelation shines into our hearts we must immediately realize it is a gift from Jesus and not from an accumulation of knowledge. As our revelation is born and wrapped in wisdom the result will be a greater relationship with Jesus.